During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in the US and around the world. With their Mo's, these men raise vital awareness and funds for men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives.
Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.
At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember.
The Movember Effect: Awareness & Education, Survivorship, Research
The funds raised in the US support prostate cancer and testicular cancer initiatives. The funds raised are directed to programs run directly by Movember and our men’s health partners, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG Foundation. Together, the three channels work together to ensure that Movember funds are supporting a broad range of innovative, world-class programs in line with our strategic goals in the areas of awareness and education, survivorship and research.
So this year, I've had the opportunity to see at least three guys I know or know of that have taken on the cause.
Marc Montini-Marc's motivation: I was diagnosed with testicular cancer on Oct 11, 2011. Two surgeries and 12 weeks of Chemo later, I am cancer free.
Michael Babbitt-Mike's motivation: Prostate Cancer took my Father's life and I don't want my newborn son to have to ever have to worry about this F*$k#d up disease. Lets have some fun, grow a stache and raise awareness. Everyone knows about the save the boobies campaign and wearing pink. Now its time to give the boys their due. Save the Huevos. In Memory Of David B. Babbitt
Scott Scherbinski-Scott's motivation: to become involved and raise awareness. NOTE: This is the first time in 13 years that Scott has shaved his beard.
As Michael said, 'everyone knows about SAVE the BOOBIES campaign and wearing pink. Now its time to give the boys their due. I'm not sure exactly what BOYS he's talking about, but nonetheless, it's a great cause.
Over the years, I have donated to a lot of causes. And I have donated to a lot of people who I had no idea who they were, but a friend asked for help with donations so I donated. Primarily, that is what I am asking you. Give up starbucks for a week, for some of you that's $50 right there. And donate to one or all three of these individuals.
Thanks.